Sauteed Mushroom 1085-5 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #AB9378, LRV 31 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Serengeti Grass from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AB9378 · 1085-5
Sauteed Mushroom
31%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sauteed Mushroom Technical Profile
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Sauteed Mushroom in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sauteed Mushroom in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSauteed Mushroom
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsSerengeti Grass
Serengeti Grass
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Country Dweller
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Saddle Up
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Oakbluff
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Country Dweller
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Elk
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
River Oak
Valspar
Nearly identical
Nomadic
Behr
Very similar
Roasted Mushroom
Kilz
Very similar
Mouse's Back
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sauteed Mushroom
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sauteed Mushroom
#AB9378
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sauteed Mushroom
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sauteed Mushroom Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Sauteed Mushroom.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sauteed Mushroom — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sauteed Mushroom have?
Sauteed Mushroom by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sauteed Mushroom in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sauteed Mushroom from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sauteed Mushroom are Serengeti Grass by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Country Dweller by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Saddle Up by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sauteed Mushroom's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Sauteed Mushroom?
Sauteed Mushroom has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 30.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sauteed Mushroom's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.